Post by laggy on Jun 26, 2012 10:58:29 GMT -5

I'm open to suggestions for a better thread title.It should be descriptive of the music within, while setting itself apart from the exclusivity of the other thread.And it should not be negative. Because I know that's what's coming.

Post by DaBlaze on Jun 26, 2012 11:06:12 GMT -5

I agree. You're right on point. I just think NoD threw a lil confusion at Dr Duoung. By saying the knife only belonged in the other thread. Dr D thought he was saying it wouldnt be a fun set. Which we all know is far from the truth. No matter which thread you find yourself in.

Either way, we're beating a dead horse by breaking down the difference between the two threads.

Post by Dr. Dugong on Jun 26, 2012 11:10:37 GMT -5

I'm also against elitism. I like Pl, Bassnectar, aphex twin, BT, all kinds of EDM. Some are better than others, but I still had a blast at Pl and Bassnectar. I don't wantthem next year, we need some new blood next year

Post by ntellier85 on Jun 26, 2012 11:19:25 GMT -5

I'm also against elitism. I like Pl, Bassnectar, aphex twin, BT, all kinds of EDM. Some are better than others, but I still had a blast at Pl and Bassnectar. I don't wantthem next year, we need some new blood next year

Post by Dr. Dugong on Jun 26, 2012 11:30:25 GMT -5

I'm also against elitism. I like Pl, Bassnectar, aphex twin, BT, all kinds of EDM. Some are better than others, but I still had a blast at Pl and Bassnectar. I don't wantthem next year, we need some new blood next year

Post by jgalls on Jun 26, 2012 11:55:54 GMT -5

I'm also against elitism. I like Pl, Bassnectar, aphex twin, BT, all kinds of EDM. Some are better than others, but I still had a blast at Pl and Bassnectar. I don't wantthem next year, we need some new blood next year

Post by spacegrass on Jun 26, 2012 12:49:14 GMT -5

The only EDM act I would be okay with playing roo again is Shpongle. Their new setup, named the Masqueradelooks sweet as shiz.

Also, thanks for the vote of agreement jgalls

I love shpongle but I thought the masquerade was a step down from the shpongletron. Also, why is it the masquerade? No costumes or dancers on this tour, just simon and screens.Still a cool setup though.

Post by Dave Maynar on Jun 26, 2012 14:47:16 GMT -5

Are KMFDM, Meat Beat Manifesto or Cabaret Voltaire still around? As you can tell, I'm really hip to the new EDM sounds.

KMFDM is still around, but Sasha is the last man left standing as the other guys have all moved on. Also, I believe he has moved back to Germany on a permanent basis which probably lowers the likelihood a little.

Post by RxMarky Mark on Jun 26, 2012 17:22:43 GMT -5

I'd be ok with one or two bigger DJ's, specifically Kaskade, SHM, or Deadmau5, but I get bored with too much of the same beat over and over. This happens to me at some of the EDM shows. Same with dubstep, I'm not a huge fan and don't find that its that fun to dance to. Some songs are good, but overall its not my thing.

Also, I found the LN this year a little lacking. I liked 2011 better with Scissor Sisters (THATS good dance music for me), and even Pretty Lights and Ratatat. This year Big Gigantic was fun, as well as FlyLo for the most part. I was disappointed by Major Lazer. I like Original Don/Pon De Floor Majer Lazer, but too much of their show/music was the slower/grinding hip-hop beat.

Post by laggy on Jun 27, 2012 6:26:48 GMT -5

They have shows already scheduled. Theyre announcing one last show in August. They posted a message on www.swedishhousemafia.com

They list tour dates and the bottom says "The last leg of this journey will be announced in Aug"Isn't it possible they'll be announcing a full scale tour in Aug? Why is it assumed it's only 1 other last show?

Post by wolfmanjess on Jun 27, 2012 10:36:19 GMT -5

I'm open to suggestions for a better thread title.It should be descriptive of the music within, while setting itself apart from the exclusivity of the other thread.And it should not be negative. Because I know that's what's coming.

"Brostep and Fistpumping: EDM 2013?"

"The Same EDM Acts That Play At Every Festival: EDM 2013?"

...because that's really all that this thread has delineated itself to do: there's plenty of room for discussion of "fun" EDM in the other thread, just with a general disclaimer to hey, maybe not focus all our energy on discussing the same 4-5 "big" EDM acts that play all over (Mau5, Bassnectar, Pretty Lights, Avicii, Skrillex).

There is a difference between not focusing all your energy on something, and outright ridiculing and making fun of people who do like those artists to the point where the thread title specifically bans their mention.

Post by nodepression on Jun 27, 2012 10:46:11 GMT -5

Why does it bother you so much though?

The whole point of the other thread is that it's the underdog. The music mentioned in there is criminally under represented at Bonnaroo while the "music" in this thread is attended en masse by shirtless bros who are "there for the party."

Post by wolfmanjess on Jun 27, 2012 10:51:34 GMT -5

There is a difference between not focusing all your energy on something, and outright ridiculing and making fun of people who do like those artists to the point where the thread title specifically bans their mention.

To be fair, you should probably read that thread. Aside from people saying "no" to certain acts, nobody is really mocking anyone.

I do read that thread, I also read it's predecessor. If someone posted in that thread "I saw part of Skrillex's show at Bonnaroo and it was not half bad" I am sure the groupthink ridiculing would set in, Nod would get butthurt about his title, and you would sit around with a empty can of lighter fluid, a Zippo, and a who me look on your face like usual.

Post by postjack on Jun 27, 2012 11:01:23 GMT -5

I'm open to suggestions for a better thread title.It should be descriptive of the music within, while setting itself apart from the exclusivity of the other thread.And it should not be negative. Because I know that's what's coming.

"Brostep and Fistpumping: EDM 2013?"

"The Same EDM Acts That Play At Every Festival: EDM 2013?"

...because that's really all that this thread has delineated itself to do: there's plenty of room for discussion of "fun" EDM in the other thread, just with a general disclaimer to hey, maybe not focus all our energy on discussing the same 4-5 "big" EDM acts that play all over (Mau5, Bassnectar, Pretty Lights, Avicii, Skrillex).

to be fair, the other thread specifically excludes discussion of the big name acts by its very title. I don't want to discuss said acts over there because it would disrespect the spirit of the thread, no?

so we have this thread for all the big name, big dumb fun acts that we don't want polluting the other thread. no big deal, and no one needs to get their feelings hurt.

I've seen this done in other areas. a science fiction and fantasy forum I used to frequent used to forbid talk of big name fantasy authors in a certain forum, lest discussion of R. Scott Bakker and China Mieville be drowned out by hoards of GRRM, Robert Jordan, and Terry Goodkind threads. not knocking those authors (well goodkind sucks hard) just making it so other topics can be easily discussed.

Post by Ned on Jun 27, 2012 11:05:25 GMT -5

...because that's really all that this thread has delineated itself to do: there's plenty of room for discussion of "fun" EDM in the other thread, just with a general disclaimer to hey, maybe not focus all our energy on discussing the same 4-5 "big" EDM acts that play all over (Mau5, Bassnectar, Pretty Lights, Avicii, Skrillex).

to be fair, the other thread specifically excludes discussion of the big name acts by its very title. I don't want to discuss said acts over there because it would disrespect the spirit of the thread, no?

so we have this thread for all the big name, big dumb fun acts that we don't want polluting the other thread. no big deal, and no one needs to get their feelings hurt.

I've seen this done in other areas. a science fiction and fantasy forum I used to frequent used to forbid talk of big name fantasy authors in a certain forum, lest discussion of R. Scott Bakker and China Mieville be drowned out by hoards of GRRM, Robert Jordan, and Terry Goodkind threads. not knocking those authors (well goodkind sucks hard) just making it so other topics can be easily discussed.

Post by laggy on Jun 27, 2012 11:16:43 GMT -5

There is a difference between not focusing all your energy on something, and outright ridiculing and making fun of people who do like those artists to the point where the thread title specifically bans their mention.

To be fair, you should probably read that thread. Aside from people saying "no" to certain acts, nobody is really mocking anyone.

Your 2013 thread has been fine so far, but I feared a continuation of the behavior in the 2012 thread, where there was alot of outright mocking and belittlement of anyone who would speak out in support of Skrillex, Deadmau5, etc.

The whole point of the other thread is that it's the underdog. The music mentioned in there is criminally under represented at Bonnaroo while the "music" in this thread is attended en masse by shirtless bros who are "there for the party."

I know this is directed at Jess, but allow me to answer.It bothers me because I LIKE this music, I think it's well produced and fun, and I think it has merit. If people disagree with me, it's fine. But when people come with this attitude of "No, you have terrible taste and you're incorrect, this music is terrible by definition" . Well fuck you.If you don't like it, fine. But don't tell me I'm wrong for liking it.And if we're not welcomed to discuss it in the underdog thread I want there to be somewhere we can discuss it

Post by postjack on Jun 27, 2012 11:30:13 GMT -5

to be fair, the other thread specifically excludes discussion of the big name acts by its very title. I don't want to discuss said acts over there because it would disrespect the spirit of the thread, no?

so we have this thread for all the big name, big dumb fun acts that we don't want polluting the other thread. no big deal, and no one needs to get their feelings hurt.

I've seen this done in other areas. a science fiction and fantasy forum I used to frequent used to forbid talk of big name fantasy authors in a certain forum, lest discussion of R. Scott Bakker and China Mieville be drowned out by hoards of GRRM, Robert Jordan, and Terry Goodkind threads. not knocking those authors (well goodkind sucks hard) just making it so other topics can be easily discussed.